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The unique visual theme park, aptly named Parc du Futuroscope, spans over 130 acres of land dedicated to entertaining, and inadvertently educating, the uncountable millions of visitors that visit each year.  Built five miles north to the city of Poitiers, in France, Futuroscope was opened to public in 1987 and the park is celebrating twenty years of its existence in 2007.  With new exciting attractions added to the park’s already impressive range of visual themes, tourists are bound to have a pleasurable day when they visit.  

Being a French theme park, the majority of the attractions are in French but those unable to grasp the language are catered through infrared interpretation headsets which are offered for free if you leave your ID at the desk as a guarantee.  There are , however , some attractions that may only be enjoyed in French ; one is The Forest of Dreams, which, in truth, is a laser show so being in French only is not an issue, as dreams are understandable in all languages alike.  

The attractions use visual and audio affects to make you part of the scene ; the powerful hydraulic jacks employed in The Race for Atlantis take you thru the lost city at a high-speed and you are sucked into the experience with the dome formed screen around you, producing a 3D world that’s made even more believable with the employment of liquid crystal glasses that give the feel of an enchanting underwater setting.  

that is only 1 attraction though, Futuroscope holds at least twenty mind astounding, yet glorious shows that give you the sensation of movement while you experience different worlds, whether it is your peril on Akryls or the story of the Dance with bots, you will leave the ride feeling you’ve lived the sensations without having left your seat.  The educational side of Futuroscope not only aims at entertaining but also gives us a greater understanding of lives we haven’t experienced and creates empathy as well ; A Journey into the Dark is one such attraction letting you quickly live the life of the visually diminished who concentrate more on the other senses than visual, to gather a sense of direction.  

Set right beside the Futuroscope is The Quality Alteora Hotel which, in reality, is a good place for those visiting the park to stay at during their visit.  At about 15 minutes drive from the Poitiers airport, and a short walk from the Futuroscope TGV train station, communing to the hotel as well as the theme park is easy and convenient.  The 100 rooms are spacious and offer all modern conveniences with the added pleasure of a swimming pool.  Your food will be served besides the pool as well , by the La Piscine Resturant.  You can also enjoy a game of golf at The Saint Cyr golf Course which is not far either.

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